IT APPEARS that Tom Brady and Logan Paul are gearing up for a potential showdown in WWE.
The NFL icon – a term that barely scratches the surface of his legacy – has interacted with Paul multiple times, leading insiders to believe this isn’t mere coincidence.
Sources from both camps indicate this is a deliberate buildup aiming for a match.
Moreover, Brady is not only looking to step into the ring but also hopes to elevate the standard for celebrity wrestlers – a benchmark many fans feel is currently set by Bad Bunny.
The two first crossed paths in February, when Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and five-time MVP, described Paul’s WWE ambitions as “cute.”
He commented on Impaulsive: “It’s cute. It’s great; you know I love WWE. It is very cute. But honestly, this is real football. This is just real competition.”
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The “real football” Brady referred to was the Fanatics Flag Football Classic held in Saudi Arabia on March 21, where both he and Paul participated.
During this event, they faced off, with Paul surprisingly scoring a touchdown.
Additionally, Paul, 31, suffered a torn triceps injury at the end of May, but this hasn’t deterred him from escalating the rivalry.
At a recent Fanatics Fest appearance, Brady expressed his interest in WWE, even calling out company president Nick Khan for an invitation.
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Brady remarked: “I need to get an invite. I’ve been waiting for Nick Khan to create a storyline that allows me to participate.”
“I believe I’m retired from football, and this is my opportunity to go out there and still showcase that I’m still an athlete.”
And indeed, he is athletic. Standing at 6-foot-4, he even has a two-inch height advantage over Paul.
During Fanatics Fest, Brady ended up slapping Paul during a stage confrontation, prompting New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns to step in as a mediator.
Just a few days later, the two were seen at the World Cup final in New York, where tensions escalated as they exchanged middle fingers.
A torn triceps typically takes up to nine months to heal, so it’s anticipated that Paul will make a comeback in time for the Royal Rumble or possibly WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia next year.
